It had been several years since we went there by boat. Given the perfect weather and bay conditions we decided to run to Annapolis and have lunch, walk around the city, and enjoy the day. Don't try it in the afternoon. We left the marina at 12:30. Got to city dock around 2:00. There was no place to dock. All slips were full. The anchorage was crowded too. I cruised into ego alley and it was not great. Water taxis, dinghys, sailboats, and general confusion. It was one of those "you had to be there to understand" things but in the future I realized you have to be there by 10:00 to get a slip. I can't imagine what it's like in the middle of the summer. Watching some of these guys jockey for postion taught me that I'm pretty good at handling my boat. A newbie or inexperienced captain has no business trying to get in/out of there.
We left city dock and cruised the Severn. What a beautiful river. We went to Round Bay and back. Then headed home. By the time we got to the marina it was time for dinner and the crew was threating mutiny if I didn't get them some food. We promptly jumped in the car and went to the Wild Duck restaurant.
I did see a couple of Hinckleys. Love those boats.
This is the John W. Brown. One of the last liberty ships from WWII. There were 2700+ built. Only 2 left.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge. (some call it the connecting link)
Sailboats challenging a freighter. When will they learn?
Tailgater!
The tailgater. Sharon did not zoom on this picture. He was that close.
Midshipmen in sailing class
A few of the fleet at the Naval Academy
The Hinckley
The happy captain
